Background
LOUISSON, Charles was born in 1842 in London. Son of George Louisson, merchant.
LOUISSON, Charles was born in 1842 in London. Son of George Louisson, merchant.
Gravesend, England.
Emigrated to Victoria, 1855. Settled in New Zealand 1865. Served as a city councillor for teD years.
Twice presented with silver service, etc., by citizens. Mayor of Christchurch, New Zealand 1888, 1889, 1898, 1899. Commissioner for New Zealand 188S, at the International Exhibition in Melbourne.
District Grand Master for Canterbury, New Zealand, for Scotch Masonic Constitution from 1889-1899. Justice of the Peace; Member Legislative Council, New Zealand.
Clubs: Canterbury, Federal, Christchurch.
Member, Canterbury Jockey Club. Steward, Racing Club.
Spouse 1877, Hannah,daughter of Maurice Harris, J.P., of Christchurch, N.Z.